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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.69, 1,368.32 and 598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.69, 1,368.32 and 598.64 is: 825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.69 : 1,368.32 = 598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.69/1,368.32 = 598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.69x = 1,368.32 × 598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.69x = 819,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,121.25/991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.99

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